Tuesday, June 9, 2015

4:41 PM

The Senate is back and has approved via voice vote an amendment from bill co-author Sen. Mary Lazich.

Lazich's office said it would clarify doctors would be required to treat the medical emergency the mother was facing while simultaneously terminating the pregnancy in the method most likely to preserve the fetus’ life.

According to Lazich’s office, some lawyers in Leg Council interpreted the original language in the bill to prioritize the child. Lazich’s office disputed the interpretation, but proposed the amendment for clarity.